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Maya D.
- 14 years paid experience
- 8 miles
Hi families! My name is Maya I am a 30 year old career nanny tuned teacher Dedicated & Experienced Nanny | Educator | Newborn Care Specialist With over a decade of professional childcare experience, I am a passionate and highly skilled nanny who provides nurturing, educational, and developmentally appropriate care for children of all ages. As a CPR, First Aid, and AED-certified caregiver, I prioritize safety while fostering a warm and engaging environment where children thrive. My expertise extends from newborns as young as six days old to school-aged children, including sibling groups and children with special needs. As a Newborn Care Specialist, I support families through those critical early days, offering expert care in feeding, sleep routines, and infant development. Additionally, my background as an educator allows me to incorporate creative and stimulating learning experiences into daily routines. I have a clean driving record and ample experience safely transporting children to and from school, activities, and playdates. Families I have worked with consistently commend my professionalism, reliability, and ability to form deep, trusting bonds with both children and parents—reflected in my glowing references. Whether assisting with newborn care, engaging children in enriching activities, or ensuring smooth family logistics, I am committed to creating a loving, structured, and fun environment where children feel safe and valued. Let’s connect—I’d love to support your family!
$23–50/hr
Courtney H.
- 5 years paid experience
- 4 miles
Hi! My name is Courtney. I have over eight years of childcare experience, ranging in caring for children from 5 months to 14 years old. In addition to my babysitting experience, I also have a bachelor’s degree. A little more about me: I am a very responsible, fun, enthusiastic, and loving caregiver who can provide excellent care for your child/children. I love outdoor activities, games, arts & crafts, sports, reading, being creative, and encouraging kids to learn. I am a very positive and upbeat person, and truly realize the impact I have on the children I care for. I am also very respectful & will follow any schedule or rules that you have set. I am an animal lover and am comfortable around any pets you may have. Please contact me for your childcare needs. Thank you!
$20–30/hr
Josephine M.
- 17 years paid experience
- 14 miles
Hi Families! My name is Jo, and I have over 15 years of experience in childcare for all ages. My past experiences have been with wonderful families who have welcomed me as an addition to their family. I took excellent care of the children and completed all the duties the position required on time. I consider myself a very reliable, trustworthy, honest, patient, and punctual person who puts a hundred percent into whatever the job requirements are. My strong references from my previous employers will prove that I would be a great fit for your family. I have a very energetic personality and multitasking is not an issue for me. I enjoy keeping your child happy at all times as that is an important factor to me as well as safety and wellbeing which I prioritize. Being an addition to your family is not just a job for me, it is my passion in childcare.
$20–25/hr
Christina B.
- 15 years paid experience
- 5 miles
Hi! I'm Christina. It's wonderful to "meet" you! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania and a Master's degree in Education Technology. I have also been a Red Cross lifeguard, so I have had my CPR and First Aid certifications in the past. I was working as a third grade teacher for about 9 school years and now I am an elementary school librarian for grades PREK-5th! I have several references from babysitting and teaching and background checks from the state of NJ. I am currently looking for part-time (scheduled or occasional) night or weekend babysitting hours. I have been working with children all my life through teaching, tutoring, coaching cheerleading and swimming, church school, nursery care, after school programs and work experiences. I love spending time with children and seeing them discover, play and learn. Please feel free to reach out to me if you think we will be a great fit!
$25–30/hr
Leydi G.
- 8 years paid experience
- < 1 mile
Hello everyone i am Leydi, who absolutely adores children and have lots of experience caring for them! I am trustworthy, reliable, loyal, responsible, and an all around loving person. I can also do simple housework (cleaning, dishes, dogwalking, etc.) as part of my services. I have the most experience in taking care of ages 1-10 , and absolutely love having a good enjoyable creative time with the kids.
$10–30/hr
Itene A.
- 10 years paid experience
- 2 miles
I’ was a full time mom caring for my children plus neice& nephews (who had severe food allergies. My children are grown , healthy & independent . Always approached & offered to care for neighborhood children. I believe this is the most important job. Children need full loving attention. Experienced with newborns & pre teens. I’m in awe with their curiosity & love being a positive & loving influence in their formative years!
$25–30/hr
Michelle C.
- 4 years paid experience
- 14 miles
Hi, I’m 24 years old. I’m a responsible babysitter with experience caring for children ages 3 yrs-teen. Very patient and willing to create fun, engaging, and educational activities for your child! Flexible availability throughout all summer. Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Criminology. Masters degree in Social Work from NYU.
$25–30/hr
Ilser G.
- 20 years paid experience
- 5 miles
I am writing to apply for the babysitting position. I have my AA in Early Childhood and I have a true love for children. I am very creative and organized. I currently have: fluent in English and Spanish. My personality is motivated and high energy and I strive to communicate well with coworkers and supervisors. I am patient, caring, and enjoy teaching young children new things. I have been working for Head Start for 24 years as Teacher/Assistant Last year I worked with a lovely family as a nanny, taking care of their 2 children. I am looking forward to hear from you and hope you will contact me soon. Thank you! Ilser Gallo dust3clean@yahoo.com
$18–20/hr
Jennifer C.
- 15 years paid experience
- 2 miles
Hi! My name is Jennifer Casey. I have a Bachelors and a Masters degree in education and have been teaching for 9 years. I have had the opportunity to babysit for families from birth until the children were old enough to drive. I have recently been able to witness my first kid (now grown up) get married this past July! I look forward to hearing from you and working with your child/ren. When babysitting, I enjoy being interactive with the children whether that’s taking them outside in the backyard or to a nearby park, making arts and crafts for an upcoming holiday or simply just reading.
$20–25/hr
Kathleen C.
- 10 years paid experience
- 4 miles
I became a caregiver because I love caring for children, especially infants. I was working at a preschool before COVID and have always worked in the infant room. I enjoy my job because of COVID I’m looking into working in a private home. I like dogs as long as they are friendly(not a pit bull). I am 60 yrs old and very reliable. I have a good car and come from Denville I have preschool training and am certified in cpr and infant safety
$15–20/hr
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